One of Jack Black’s iconic moments in A Minecraft Movie has set a new record in the UK as the film continues to enjoy global box office success. Black portrays Steve in the video game adaptation, bringing his boisterous humor and wordplay to the film with plenty of memorable, charismatic moments throughout. This includes some notable catchphrases, such as “flint and steel” and “chicken jockey.” However, A Minecraft Movie‘s songs are another core part of the film, with Black performing a few comedic ones throughout the adventure.
Now, Official Charts has confirmed that A Minecraft Movie‘s iconic song, “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” has become the shortest song to hit the UK’s Top 40 charts. The song comes in at Number 21, sitting at 34 seconds in length. This beats out the previous record-holder, “The Ladies’ Bras” by Jonny Trunk and Wisbey, which had been Number 27 at 36 seconds back in 2007. Black reacted to the news of the song hitting the Top 40, sending love to those who made it possible. Check out what he had to say below:
I just heard that Steve’s Lava Chicken has cracked the UK Top 40. I want to send big love to all the Minecraft fans for getting us up there – it’s insane! Love you!
What Steve’s Lava Chicken’s UK Success Says About A Minecraft Movie
The Film Keeps Breaking Records, Even Outside The Theater
“Steve’s Lava Chicken” being a mᴀssive success isn’t shocking, given just how well the movie has performed at the global box office. As of writing, A Minecraft Movie‘s global box office sits at $729.2 million against a $150 million budget, making the film a huge hit for Warner Bros. The swiftness with which the movie gained popularity makes one of its songs hitting a major music chart unsurprising. However, it’s another major record under the belt of the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time.
The popularity of the song is also a good sign for the franchise’s big-screen future, as A Minecraft Movie 2 might be happening thanks to the first film being a box office hit. While a sequel hasn’t been officially confirmed, if it does happen, then it wouldn’t be surprising if other musical numbers ended up getting included throughout its story. “Steve’s Lava Chicken” reflects how Minecraft-themed songs can be highly popular additions to any future projects. Whether they actually happen, though, still remains unknown.
Both original and parody songs were present in the Minecraft fandom long before A Minecraft Movie was released.
Our Take On Steve’s Lava Chicken Topping UK Charts
Not A Surprise Given The Adaptation’s Success
A Minecraft Movie‘s box office success makes it unsurprising that its most iconic song managed to top UK charts while still being a huge theatrical hit. “Steve’s Lava Chicken” is a testament to just how beloved the franchise is, and how even the movie’s music has been pushed to the top thanks to how beloved it is worldwide. Whether the song will keep climbing remains to be seen, but its current level of popularity could still skyrocket given its current placement.
Source: Official Charts
